Image description
A night view of a narrow street in Lucerne's old town during the 2025 Lilu Light Festival. The Jesuit Church is visible in the background, subtly illuminated.
- Date taken
- January 9, 2025
- Resolution
- 1'365 × 2'048 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the 5-second shutter speed ensures sufficient light exposure, while the closed aperture of f/18 creates the distinct light flares from the street lamp. An ISO of 800 provides a balanced compromise between image noise and sensitivity.
- Use a small aperture like f/18 to transform bright light sources into star-like effects.
- Select a long shutter speed to capture enough detail in the shadows during low-light conditions.
- Pay attention to a straight alignment with a 30 mm focal length to emphasize the urban perspective of the narrow street.